4 nights at first class hotels or lodges with private bath/shower, 2-share rooms

Daily continental breakfasts

2 dinners and 1 lunch

All day excursion including Adventure Pass to Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Activities offered:

Hiking

Zip Lining

Horseback Riding

Hot Spings

PLUS:

Private tour director for the entire duration of the land package

All ground transportation as per itinerary

Airport transfers with purchase of airfare through AESU (Departure tax not included)

Local taxes and service charges

Explore this small but very diverse country on an adventure tour of wildly contrasting landscapes. From active volcanoes to waterfalls and geysers, from exotic birds and playful monkeys to jungle-canopy walks – experience some of the best Costa Rica has to offer.

HERMOSA BEACH, GUANACASTE

Playa Hermosa Costa Rica lives up to its name in Spanish, "beautiful beach." This gray-sand beach is one of the most popular beaches of Costa Rica. It is located in Papagayo, near Playas del Coco and Playa Panama. Despite its popularity, this beach is usually not crowded, making it a fabulous destination for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and sports fishing. The climate is wonderful and the surrounding areas are breathtaking.

Free Airport Transfers & Discount Airfare

When you book your airfare through AESU, you get these great benefits:

Optional Activities & Excursions Offered on Your Trip.

Have it your way and personalize your trip by adding fun, optional activities. These activities are not included in your land package price to allow free time for those who want to explore on their own. Rates have been specially negotiated with the suppliers and will include transportation to and from the event, if applicable. All options are based on a minimum number of travelers participating. Book with your tour director upon arrival in Costa Rica and pay in cash in US$

Travel across this small but very diverse country on an adventure tour of wildly contrasting landscapes. From active volcanoes to waterfalls and geysers, from exotic birds and playful monkeys to jungle-canopy walks -- experience all that Costa Rica has to offer.

Today, we embark on our flight to Liberia, Costa Rica. Upon arrival transfer to our beach hotel. Airport transfers are included with purchase of airfare through AESU. Meet fellow explorers at our welcome dinner and orientation with our tour host tonight.

Inclusions:

Welcome orientation

Welcome dinner and cocktail

Meals: In-flight, Welcome cocktail and dinner

After breakfast a full day of adventure begins. A private bus takes us to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, one of the country’s most diverse ecological regions. Surrounding two volcanoes, Rincon and Santa Maria, the park is also home to an extraordinary display of flora and fauna, and is part of the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste World Heritage Site. This tropical forest refuge attracts scientists, students, birdwatchers, and nature lovers from around the world. Exciting activities at the park include: ‘The Canyon Tour’, a thrilling adventure through the Kazm Cañon, a majestic canyon created by the erosion of the Blanco River. Here there are opportunities for canopy zip lining, rappelling, hanging bridges and more. Also enjoy a horseback ride to the waterfalls, visit Azufrales Hot Springs at Rincon, or go tubing on Rio Negro.
We return to our beach hotel on Playa Hermosa this evening.

Inclusions:

Full day excursion to Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Lunch in the park

Canyon Tour adventure through the Kazm Cañon

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Enjoy a day at the beach or consider an optional rafting tour on the Colorado River through beautiful canyons with wildlife, lush vegetation, and pristine waters. Relax on this leisure evening and watch another magnificent sunset while dipping your toes in the surf, or explore the colorful local town’s dive shops and restaurants.

Meals: BreakfastOptional activity: Whitewater Rafting

Plan your day as you like. Consider optional surf lessons, snorkeling and other water sports activities, or enjoy a lazy day just playing in the sand. Your host will also be able to arrange other activities such as a deep-sea fishing trip.
Tonight, join fellow travelers at our farewell dinner.

Inclusions:

Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica

Farewell dinner of local specialties

Meals: Breakfast, farewell dinnerOptional activity: Water sports

After breakfast our land program ends and we bid farewell to sunny Costa Rica, our new-found friends and fellow adventurers. (Please note that a departure tax is due in cash at the airport before departure.)

Hermosa Beach
Playa Hermosa, located at the entrance of the Papagayo Gulf is one of the best surfing beaches of Costa Rica. You will find gentle waves, great for swimming and snorkeling. Freetime activities can include horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. You may opt to take a tour of one of the national parks, such as Palo Verde National Park or Santa Rosa National Park.

The best way to see the Europe is by private deluxe motor coach. Door-to-door service with all the spectacular scenery in between. Our modern fleet of Mercedes, Volvos (or comparable) coaches for continental Europe are air- conditioned for your comfort. Enjoy deep-cushioned reclining lounge chairs, wide panoramic picture windows and a built-in stereophonic sound system. Our drivers are picked for their experience, skill, dependability and personality. Travelers to other exotic destinations enjoy modern mini vans or motor coaches for the transfers between each location while safari guests are transported in 4 x 4 land cruisers.

Many programs also include the fun of travel by ship from Italy to Greece or along the Rhine River, sleek trains or cable cars, private sailing yachts in the Greek Isles, bicycles in Holland, and jeeps in Dubai, just for the fun of it.

Special Destination Tours
The majority of transportation on other programs is also by private deluxe motor coach unless stated otherwise in the respective itinerary ( i.e.: mini vans in Costa Rica). Please see each tour page for exact details.

Luxury motor coach for European tours
Enjoy your journey with a professional driver at the wheel. Enjoy the scenery and view mountains and valleys, cities and villages through panoramic windows. Our luxury, air-conditioned motor coaches provide you with stylish and comfortable seats.

Eurostar train and high-speed intercity trains
Eurostar is the high-speed rail service directly linking the UK to France via the Channel Tunnel. It started operating in 1994, providing city center to city center services. Eurostar departs from London's St. Pancras Station. Fast journey times London-Paris in 2 hours 15 minutes. Journey from Paris to Nice on a TGV high-speed train in just over 5 hours. Enjoy air-conditioning and modern seats as you pass through the French countryside at up to 200 miles per hour. Other intercity trains in Europe travel at speeds of up to 125 mph featuring individual seating or in groups of four sharing a table.Travel by rail in Europe is efficient and fun.

Overnight cruise Italy – Greece
Greek ferries are used to travel from southern Italy to Greece. Departures are from Bari and Brindisi, Italy. Normal accommodations are 4-share on all vessels. Sea travel is fun and ships have amenities to make certain that you have a great time starting the moment you step on board including swimming pools, discos, bars and casinos.

Dubai land cruisers & coaches
Desert Safari includes off- road driving in the Dubai desert. The drivers are qualified to operate the 4x4 vehicles in the desert. These cars are air-conditioned and safety features include seat belts and roll bars. Six passengers can be carried per vehicle plus the driver. Off-road driving can be rather bumpy and is often compared to roller-coaster rides. Advise your tour director accordingly if you do not wish to participate in the dune bashing. Ground transportation for the city tour and city transfers are by luxury air-conditioned motor coach. Dinner cruise by Arabian ‘dhow.'

Central America & other exotic destinations - mini vans
Traveling by bus is one of the best ways to get around in these locations. Depending on group size, you will travel by mini-van or motor coach. Both are comfortable and safe means of transportation with local expert drivers. All vehicles are air-conditioned.

All

Meals

Traveling on this trip will introduce you to some native cuisine, including local specialties.

Hotels

We stay in superior tourist class hotels, all with private bath/shower in 2-share rooms. Our hotels have been specially selected for their European atmosphere, friendly hospitality, and cleanliness. Our hotels are centrally located or within a short walk of public transportation to take you to the landmark of your choice in the city you are visiting. (Why stay in remote cabins, hostels, or share your room with up to 6 people, when you can stay in a centrally located hotel?)

You'll be given a complete hotel address list with your final documents. Properties are subject to change and any substitutions would be the equivalent of those listed. *Single supplement only applies if single accommodations are requested. Independent hotel reservations, special tours and FIT tours always apply a single supplement. Please check your itinerary.

If you purchase your own airfare, book your overnight flight from the USA one day earlier than the tour start date listed above.

* Price per person based on a twin share room. If you're traveling alone, and do not want to pay the single supplement, AESU will attempt to arrange a share with a same-gender traveler. If a shared room is not available or you prefer a single room, a single supplement of $425 will apply.

AIRFARE

Gateway Cities

Fly into and return from Liberia

Airfare is not included in land price. If you choose to book air with AESU, after receipt of your land booking, AESU will email you a quote with your tour confirmation invoice. You will have 72 hours to accept or decline airfare. (Or call AESU at 800-638-7640 for a quote prior to booking).

Book Airfare with AESU - FREE Airport Transfers

Purchase your airfare from AESU and receive free arrival/departure transfers between the airport to your hotels. We also try to book you on the same flights as others traveling on your tour. Land only participants BOOKING OWN FLIGHT OVERSEAS, DO NOT receive airport arrival/departure transfers. If you book land only with us, book your flights from the USA one day earlier than the tour start date.

You can make your $500 deposit ONLINE to confirm your space on the land tour. Full payment isn't due until 90 days before departure, and you or friends and family can make partial payments after you've booked (See NOTE below if within 90 days). Or you can scan/email or fax a booking form.

If you just want a quote and don’t want to secure a spot on the land program, select date above and click “Get a Quote” button on next page.

NOTE: Reservations to be paid in full 90 days prior to departure. Reservations received after this date are subject to availability and any airfare quote can only be held for 72 hours. Payment in full, for late bookings, will be due upon receipt of invoice from AESU. A late booking fee of $100 per person will apply.

All prices reflect a cash discount (For full payment by credit card, there is a 4% processing fee.)

You have chosen to amend the arrival and/or departure date of the selected tour program. As a result, you will need to arrange additional accommodations and/or transfers service which may be done via Gate 1 Travel, where available, or independently.